FAE - Senior Field Applications Engineer

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000‑member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi‑billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally‑recognised Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values‑based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description The Field Applications Engineer (FAE) will provide technical expertise and support to embedded control customers primarily in the Indianapolis, Indiana and surrounding area. Focusing on embedded control microcontrollers, hardware and software. The FAE is part of the sales team and will work closely with sales, engineering, and product teams to deliver winning solutions, support the customer's engineering teams, and ensure customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, providing in‑depth support for embedded control projects, which will include Microchip products such as microcontrollers, memory, analog and power supply components. Have a solid background in C language programming and IDE usage. Experience with Microchip microcontrollers is a plus. Collaborate with sales and product teams to understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate winning solutions across our broad portfolio. Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and training sessions for customers and internal teams. Assist customers with system integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of embedded control systems and serial communication systems. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts in the Indianapolis and surrounding region. Provide feedback to product development teams based on customer needs and market trends. Prepare technical documentation, application notes, and reports as required. Stay current with industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies in embedded systems. Requirements / Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. 5 to 7 years of hands‑on experience in embedded control hardware, C language programming. Security, serial communications, and Microchip experience a plus. Strong understanding of embedded hardware and software design principles. Knowledge of cybersecurity practices. Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and presentation abilities. Experience in the industrial, medical, military, or consumer markets a plus. Experience with other technologies such as FPGA, power, analog a plus. Required to work in our Noblesville office 40 hours per week; Remote work is not available for this position. Ability to travel locally to customer sites, plus occasional further travel for customer support and training, that may include overnight stays. Travel Time 25% - 50% Physical Attributes Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements 85% Sitting, 15% Standing/Walking Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster. To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Microchip Technology